Trump Claims Maduro 'Captured and Flown Out' After US Strike on Venezuela

• Donald Trump claimed US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife following a "large scale strike" on Venezuela.
• Trump announced the claim on Truth Social and stated he would hold a news conference at Mar-a-Lago.
• US media outlets like CBS News and Fox News reported unnamed officials confirmed US involvement and Trump ordered the attack.
• The claim follows months of escalating US military and economic pressure on Venezuela, including naval presence and aerial strikes.
• The US does not recognize Maduro's legitimacy, accusing him of running a "narco-state" and rigging elections.

Why It Matters: Trump alleges US forces captured Venezuelan leader Maduro after a "large scale strike."